Just like a diesel engine that will not run
on unleaded gasoline, our bodies cannot run optimally without
feeding it the proper fuel. Nutrition is as important
to our wellness as is drinking clean water and breathing unpolluted
air. Most fitness professionals know this, and many of them
dedicate their lives to eating clean, which in part means eliminating
foods that are processed, overly-refined and calorie dense.
The emphasis is on fresh and local produce, lean protein and
complex carbohydrates. High-fat and sugar-laden foods are avoided,
as is alcohol.

There are many reasons why you should take care when choosing
the food you put into your body. Besides eliminating saturated
fats in order to maintain a healthy body weight, there is also
the issue of getting enough nutrients and avoiding unhealthy
food additives. The goal of optimal nutrition is to
get all you need from your food, without having to supplement
with
vitamins. Think about what’s in the food you usually eat. Processed
foods will be filled with man-made chemicals, many of which
have been linked to thyroid disease, diabetes, and even muscular
dystrophy.

For optimum wellness, choose
foods that have been touched as little as possible by man. This means choosing fresh fruit
and vegetables, whole or unrefined carbohydrates, hormone-free
meats and dairy, and natural sugars such as honey or stevia.
Foods from an organic or wild environment are best, and be
sure to avoid trans-fats (fats listed as partially hydrogenated).
Choosing your food-fuel this way will help eliminate added
chemicals and preservatives, while allowing your body to receive
all the nutrients Mother Nature’s bounty has to offer.

At the same time, carry this same concept into other areas
of your life by considering the quality of your daily activities
and experiences. Do you spend time with positive, productive
people regularly? Or do you find yourself surrounded by negative,
judgmental people who leave you feeling drained? Are you fulfilled
by your work, or do you spend much of your day feeling bored
and uninspired? Do you make time for creative pursuits, spiritual
connection and personal development on a regular basis? Or
are you so busy taking care of everyone else’s needs that you
neglect your own?

Just like poor quality food results in physical deficiencies,
constant pressure and dissatisfaction from our life experiences
will deplete us mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

The greatest challenge is knowing where to start to improve
the quality of our lives. It’s overwhelming to contemplate
improving our diets, changing careers, creating a new spiritual
practice and more - but we don’t have to do it all at once!

Start by reviewing how you feel about the major parts of your
life: physical health, mental attitude, relationships with
your spouse and family, social connections, career path, financial
situation, and spiritual practice. How satisfied are you with
these areas? Rate them on a scale of 1 to 10, ten being very
satisfied and one being not satisfied at all.

With any area that rated high for dissatisfaction, consider
just one thing you can do to help improve it. It might be as
simple as reducing your sugar intake, making one new friend,
applying for a better job, telling your spouse you love him
or her, and so on.

Small changes can add up to big results if done consistently
over time. As you begin to “clean up” one area of your life,
don’t be surprised if you suddenly feel inspired to do more
simply because it makes you feel so good to be making positive
changes. However, try to avoid taking on too much at once because
burning yourself out is one sure way to fall back into old
habits. Simply take it one step at a time, one day at a time
and before long you should see some wonderful changes taking
place before your eyes.

Quality Affirmation:
I honor myself with high quality nourishment on all levels.
My body, mind and spirit deserve the best of everything.

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